This simple and delicious beet tartare is a vegetarian version of a traditional meat or fish tartare. Made with baked beets, it is high in potassium and vitamin C, vital elements for a balanced, nourishing vegetarian diet.

Beet Tartare Recipe

Use red or golden beets for a variety of color and flavor. You can even make one batch with red and the other with yellow beets for a beautiful presentation.

Preparation time: 30 min | Cooking beets: 1 to 1 ½ hours

Makes 6 servings

What you need:

4 small beets, scrubbed and trimmed

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons minced shallots

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon minced parsley

1 tablespoon minced tarragon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350°F

Place the beets on a baking sheet and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil. Roast until tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Take out of the oven and let cool completely. Peel and dice finely.